2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport MOT pass rate and common faults

10,585 MOT tests in 2024. 87.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time87.3%
Failed or needed repairs12.7%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,585 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    301 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    193 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    167 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    93 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  4. Suspension2.0%
  5. Lights & electrics1.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

In 2024, 87.3% of 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,585 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).